Chu Kuangren glanced at Papiyas and was about to leave, following the Compass's guidance deeper into the Land of Eternal Tribulation. Suddenly, a voice called out to stop him. "Young man, go no farther. Tribulation Divine Mountain lies ahead."
Chu Kuangren stopped and looked toward the source of the voice.
It was an old man.
He was also a human.
His hair was white, his figure hunched, and he was withered with age.
Chu Kuangren noticed that he had entered the Five Decays of the Celestial Person. Unless he successfully overcame his tribulation soon, it would not be long before he died and his Dao dissipated.
"Senior, what is Tribulation Divine Mountain?"
"From the look of you, you've only just arrived in the Land of Eternal Tribulation, haven't you?"
"Yes."
"Heh, Tribulation Divine Mountain is where the Tribulation Master resides. The many tribulations in the Land of Eternal Tribulation all arise because of him, and his dwelling holds the strongest tribulation in this land! Even a Supreme Ruler would likely struggle to approach it. You look very young. You'd best not go there."
"I see..." Understanding dawned on Chu Kuangren. "But I came here precisely to meet the Tribulation Master. I must go to Tribulation Divine Mountain. Still, thank you for telling me, Senior. Please accept this elixir as a gift."
Chu Kuangren took out an elixir and offered it to the old man.
But the old man did not accept it. He snorted softly. "Young man, why won't you listen to advice? Going to Tribulation Divine Mountain means almost certain death. Your aura is profound, unfathomably deep. I imagine you're a Heavenly Pride of the Human Race. The War of the Gods is upon us. You should fight for the Human Race, not throw your life away."
"Ha, you're